Walker-Grant Middle School

Fredericksburg City Public Schools will be closed on Monday, March 16, to students and staff.

12-month employees will complete flexible hours by either working remotely or at the worksite.

All buildings will close at noon, March 16. All afterschool activities are canceled.

Essential personnel should contact their supervisor for report times.

The reason for the closure is a severe weather system expected to move through our region tomorrow.

To support families, free meals will be available for pick up at each school from 10 AM to 12 PM.

Thank you for your continued partnership and help keeping our students and staff safe.

Ms. Schneider and Ms. Rahn’s 6th grade Advanced English students wrapped up their Space Case novel unit with a student-led mock trial to convict or acquit the defendant Garth Grisan. Students constructed witness statements, gathered video evidence, and delivered opening and closing arguments, even consulting with lawyers from the public defenders’ office beforehand. It was project-based learning at its finest, showcasing real collaboration, critical thinking, and problem solving in action! A huge thank you to our guest judges, including Dr. Avington, and the 8th grade volunteers who served on the jury!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Don't forget about our PTO meeting tomorrow, March 12th, 2026! See you there 🐯

Student Spotlight ✨ Meet Javani Brown, a talented 6th grader with a passion for creativity. Javani was inspired after seeing a cardigan on TikTok and decided she wanted to make one for her mom for Christmas. Using tutorials from TikTok and YouTube, she spent six weeks crocheting a beautiful cardigan made with four different colors. She even wears it to school sometimes and gets lots of compliments! Javani first learned how to crochet when she was 8 or 9 years old, when a neighbor taught her how to crochet. That early inspiration sparked a hobby she continues to enjoy today. When she attended Hugh Mercer, Javani even started a crochet club with her friend Scarlett, sharing her love of crocheting with other students. Her creativity, dedication, and willingness to share her talents with others make this project extra special. Way to go, Javani! 🧶👏

FCPS names Obeng as new Chief Financial Officer

🔗https://www.fredericksburgfreepress.com/2026/03/11/fcps-names-obeng-as-new-chief-financial-officer/

To top off this week of wonder, we want to give a special shoutout to our Mrs. Edleston for organizing such a joyous field trip for our tigers! This week, students visited the Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute in D.C.! 🔥 Here are some recaps! 🐯🔥🖤

Some recaps from Ms. Bonilla’s student run store! Students made products and then had “customers” shop a la tienda to buy products with prop currency! Students got to practice their Spanish speaking and customer service skills in real-life scenarios. GREAT job guys! 💕💕💕

More recaps from Jr. Chef club! Look at the technique these students demonstrate. It's amazing!

The Walker-Grant middle school junior chefs were at it again this week, 😍! They made homemade fettuccine and created a scrumptious fettuccine Alfredo dish. Aren't they wonderful? Stay tuned for more recaps of their greatness! Tigers, you're the best. 🔥🔥

Earlier this week, out tigers got a glimpse of their encroaching futures as high-school students at James Monroe! Tigers, we are so proud of you. From the beginning you all have demonstrated excellence, and this tour was the result of that! Join us in congratulating our tigers 🐯

Happy Ramadan! Thank you to Mr. Ebrat for stopping by Ms. Poudrier’s ESL class to help the student with a reading passage about Ramadan, we appreciate you! To our families who're celebrating and observing this month, please know you are dear to us and are here to support you!

Future kindergarteners start here! 🎒

Registration is fast approaching, and families may attend any session regardless of school zone.

Learn more: https://www.fxbgschools.us/o/fcs/page/new-student-registration

Share and tag a family with a rising kindergartener!

UPCOMING CAREER FAIR!

March 20, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Preregistration preferred. Same-day walk-ins are welcomed.

This career fair is not only for licensed teachers but also for anyone interested in learning about pathways to a teaching career. Click on the link below to register.
🔗https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/human-resources

Our Tigers ended #BlackHistoryMonth with a bang this past Friday by honoring our esteemed Superintendent Dr. Marci Catlett with speeches and love! As we enter a new month, let's look to the history we've created as a pathway forward for the history we're creating! 🐯🖤

Sixth grade English took over the beautiful WGMS library to work on Space Case suspect character analysis, and we couldn’t have done it without Ms. Kingsley, Ms. Rahn, Mr. Horak, and Ms. Bullock. 🫶🏼🐯🖤

Fredericksburg City Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay today, Monday, February 23.

12-month employees should report two hours late.

Thank you for your continued partnership and flexibility.

Fredericksburg City Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 23.

12-month employees report two hours late. Essential workers should report on-time based on supervisor's direction.

We will continue to monitor weather and road conditions and will reevaluate in the morning if any additional adjustments are necessary. We will communicate any change by 7am, if necessary.

Thank you for your continued partnership and flexibility.

Very successful night at the PTO Silver Diner Fundraiser! The Tiger Family was well represented 🐯🧡. Our students worked really hard and provided phenomenal service to their guests, demonstrating that Tiger pride and perseverance! 🐅🐅🐅, we 🖤 you!